1989 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Applause is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Daihatsu Applause is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Applause (104 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 55 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Applause.
Because 1951 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Applause, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Daihatsu Applause (134 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Daihatsu Applause will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul. 1989 Daihatsu Applause has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Daihatsu Applause will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Daihatsu Applause | 1951 Ford Consul | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Applause | Consul |
Year Released | 1989 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 134 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2550 mm |